From Casting to Ghosts – The Many Hats of Danielle Pinnock

This week on Casting Confidential, Rose Rosen is joined by the unstoppable Danielle Pinnock—actor, writer, creator, and viral comedy powerhouse. Best known for her role as Alberta on CBS's Ghosts, Danielle takes us behind the scenes of her multifaceted career, from interning at Cindy Tolan Casting to training at Temple University and the Royal Conservatoire.With casting director Robin Carus co-hosting, the episode dives into Danielle’s experience as a replacement actor on Ghosts, what it was like hosting the Artios Awards, and how self-tapes and social media changed her career trajectory. She opens up about her passion for body positivity, creating authentic content, and how her viral series Hashtag Booked became a tool for both comedy and advocacy.Plus, don’t miss our live actor feedback session with Darien Batista—selected from our Instagram raffle—for a real-time performance review by Danielle and our panel.Sponsors:Casting Networks@castingnetworkshttps://castingnetworks.com/confidentialWright Positive Films@shemeka_wrighthttps://www.wrightpositive.comRAFY APPhttps://rafy.app/Discount code: CONFIDENTIAL10MZ Studios Dallashttps://mzstudiosdallas.comHost, Creator and Producer:Rose Rosen, CSA@roserosencastingCo Host:Robin Carus@robincarusGuest:Danielle Pinnock@bodycourageFeedback Actor:@darien_batista08Follow the show and join our community on socials:@castingconfidentialHost, Creator and Producer:Rose Rosen, CSA@roserosencastingEditor:MZ Studioshttps://mzstudiosdallas.comMusic:Orville Wright@ohyeahbeatsArtwork:Ace Anderson@aceshotthatSides:StageMilk**Opinions expressed in Casting Confidential podcast are the opinions of each individual and do not represent the opinions of any other group or entity. Nothing in this show should be interpreted as an offer of employment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Welcome to Casting Confidential—the #1 podcast for actors, hosted by ROSE ROSEN. Each week, Rose Rosen, CSA, is joined by a featured co-host casting director and celebrity guests to reveal behind-the-scenes industry secrets from beyond the curtain of casting. Together, they explore the dynamic relationship between actors and casting directors, offering practical insights and expert tips. You just might leave with a game-changing audition strategy. Want even more insider access?Join our Casting Confidential Membership and be part of the action:*Monthly Performance Feedback Sessions: Bring a recent video audition or a scene you want to work on. We’ll provide a reader and offer personalized feedback, giving you actionable adjustments to sharpen your skills and help you book the gig. Our members gain best practices to elevate their future auditions. Let’s up your audition game—together.AND*Live Shows with Celebrity Guests: Tune in for exclusive live episodes (showtimes TBA) and get a front-row seat to unfiltered industry conversations.Follow us on Instagram @castingconfidential and please hit Follow, rate Five Stars, review us on Apple or Spotify. This really helps us bring you more valuable episodes. In each episode, our expert panel of casting directors gather around the table to spill the Hollywood tea on how we find actors for all of the content you love. Pull up your chair and join us as we share everything from how we choose talent to how we get our gigs. You might just leave with an insider tip on how to book your next audition! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.